# Bar-Code > Barcode and QR code scanner for data capture, export, and web search. (iPhone/iPad app by Roberto Sonzogni.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-code/id422314523 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Roberto Sonzogni](https://appshunter.io/developer/402429427) - Category: Productivity, Business - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.4 · 7 MB - Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish and 6 more - Released: 2011-03-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-code/id422314523/reviews.md ## What is Bar? -------------- What this app will do for me ? -------------- It will scan barcodes (read "other info" for list of formats supported) and send scanned codes by email, or save them for later use, or paste/copy codes into other apps, or search on the web. It will not check for prices. Also, with iTunes file sharing, you can export the list of scanned codes (and photo taken) to your PC (for use in Excel etc.) Great for small stores, library, and also at home ! ------------ Awards ------------ - over 4.000.000 download - TOP APP in his category in the italian store (may 2011) - TOP 25 APP in his category in many national stores - Suggested by iTunes -------------- How does this app works ? -------------- To start the scan, tap on the "START SCAN FROM" buttons (or shake te device), and the camera will start, ready to scan a code. Now make the camera look at a barcode. Please make sure your camera is correctly aligned with the barcode to scan (vertical or horizontal, not oblique). Please make sure that the code is well lighted and on focus (move the device to get well the code). When the barcode is detected, it will be surrounded by a green square and it will be decoded and written in the "SCANNED CODES" list. If you have problems to get the code scanned, when the camera is on, tap the info button to get help on how get a successful scan. With your codes scanned, you can save them for later use, or mail them, of search for them on the web, or paste into other apps (last scanned code is copied into the pasteboard), or copy them (and photo taken) to your PC for use in your apps with iTunes file sharing. Tap on "ACTIONS WITH SCANNED BARCODES" to select what you want to do with the scanned codes. You can also save the photos taken in your Camera Roll. ONLY FOR USERS THAT DID DISABLE THE ADS TAPPING ON "REMOVE ADS" BUTTON: Now you can use this app to scan barcodes with your web apps. If you have a web app that you need to input barcodes, you can start the app, scan barcode, and return barcode content, with just one http url ! Just use an url like this: bar-code://scan?callback=[callback url] (where "callback" is the url return url to your web app) Barcode content will be added at the end: ?barcode=[barcode content][&other parameters] So, for example, using this url: bar-code://scan?callback=http://www.mysite.com the callback url after barcode scan will be http://www.mysite.com?barcode=1234567890 if you need extra parameters, just add them to the callback url bar-code://scan?callback=http://www.mysite.com&user=roberto then the callback url after barcode scan will be http://www.mysite.com?barcode=1234567890&user=roberto You can test the app is working with this url: http://www.pw2.it/iapps/test-bar-code.php THIS WILL WORK ONLY FROM THE DEVICE WEB BROWSER ! -------------- Other info -------------- Supports EAN-8, UPC-E, ISBN-10, UPC-A, EAN-13, ISBN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, QR Code, Code 128, Code 93, Farmacode, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 2-digit add-on, GS1 5-digit add-on, EAN/UPC composite formats, Codabar and DataBar. SCAN WORKS ONLY IF YOU HAVE A CAMERA Suggested devices: iPhone 3GS or greater (NO 3G OR OLD IPOD OR IPAD OR iPAD2, so please note that not all codes will be decoded easily on those devices). To dismiss the keyboard, tap anywhere on the background May contain ads. -------------- Please remember to check our new barcode scanner app with lot of new options and link to Mac PC ! https://itunes.apple.com/app/barcode-professional/id1075096265?mt=8 You can easily create QR-Codes with our new app "QR-Code creator" https://itunes.apple.com/app/qr-code-creator/id1197340445?l=it&ls=1&mt=8 -------------- ## Key features - Scan barcodes and QR codes - Save scanned codes for later - Email scanned codes - Copy/paste codes into other apps - Search scanned codes on the web - Export data and photos via iTunes file sharing - Integrate with web apps via URL scheme ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove ads and enable web app mode | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Bar? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Fast scanning - 👍 Simple and effective - 📤 Ability to email scanned barcodes - 🔍 Reads various barcode types **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy after updates - 🚫 Doesn't work on some devices - 💤 Slow or inaccurate scanning - 📢 Intrusive ads **Commonly reported bugs** - Scan history list disappearing - Crashing when switching camera modes - Inability to scan certain barcode types **Most requested features** - Direct link to open scanned URLs - Option to save scanned barcodes in folders - Ability to export data to spreadsheets ## Recent user reviews (10 of 186) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-code/id422314523/reviews.md ### 3/5 — New updates are buggy *2023-05-13, version 2.11.23* The sound and pop up of the code on scan have been removed as of the last update (or not working properly). Have used this app for over five years and loved it but it’s unusable for my purposes without any indication at all about if the scan was processed. A shame but I will be using another going forward. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2020-08-07, version 2.11.16* If I could I would give it a zero. I’ve yet to find something, anything it will scan. ### 1/5 — May just be too old *2020-06-20, version 2.11.16* I have no functionality for this app on iphone11. I gave it a chance by deleting and reloading, but still zero functionality. I even tried taking a photo of a simple code, but the import-photo did not function either. Sorry, but it’s time to move on. ### 1/5 — Useless *2019-11-17, version 2.11.13* Scans code. Shows a website. DOESN’T OPEN THE WEBSITE! Click on it. NOTHING! Have to cut and paste it to browser. Amateur ### 1/5 — Doesn’t scan (which is kind of the point)! *2019-11-16, version 2.11.13* I have an iPhone 6S with a camera that works great. The minute I manage to get any code in focus, the app pulls it out of focus and can’t scan it. Utterly useless app. ### 5/5 — Great app *2019-06-18, version 2.11.13* I've been using this app for around 5 years and it had never disappointed me. ### 1/5 — Advertising *2019-04-11, version 2.11.6* This is not worth it. Worst app I’ve seen. Opened it up and first thing was bombarded with advertising. Don’t tolerate that. I want to use app, NOT be bombarded with advertising. ### 5/5 — Great App *2019-03-07, version 2.11.6* Great app for scanning QR codes into a list and e-mailing this. No bugs. Highly reccomend. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2018-08-06, version 2.11.5* Won’t even let me take a photo, got 3 ads before opening camera ### 5/5 — Works perfectly *2018-06-21, version 2.11.5* Super simple to integrate with a web app. Works exactly as advertised. And the developer is very responsive if you have any additional needs for the app. Very happy with it. ## Frequently asked questions about Bar ### What can this app do? This app allows you to scan various barcode formats and QR codes. You can then choose to email the scanned codes, save them for future use, copy them to your clipboard for pasting into other applications, or search for them directly on the web. It also supports exporting scanned data and photos to your PC via iTunes file sharing. ### What types of barcodes does it support? The app supports a wide range of barcode formats, including EAN-8, UPC-E, ISBN-10, UPC-A, EAN-13, ISBN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, QR Code, Code 128, Code 93, Farmacode, GS1 DataBar, and GS1 Data. This comprehensive support ensures compatibility with most common codes. ### How do I scan a barcode? To start scanning, tap the 'START SCAN FROM' button or shake your device. Align your camera with the barcode, ensuring it is well-lit and in focus. A green square will appear around the detected barcode, and it will be decoded and added to your scanned codes list. ### Can I use this app for inventory or price checking? While the app is excellent for scanning and capturing barcode data, it explicitly states that it will not check for prices. It is designed for data capture, organization, and export, making it useful for inventory tracking or managing product information. ### How can I export my scanned data? You can export your scanned codes and any associated photos to your PC using iTunes file sharing. This allows you to easily import the data into applications like Excel for further analysis or record-keeping. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.11.32 — 2024-10-30 bugfix! ### 2.11.31 — 2024-06-21 bugfix! ### 2.11.30 — 2024-05-21 bugfix... ### 2.11.29 — 2024-04-27 bugfix! ### 2.11.28 — 2024-01-20 bugfix! ## Apps similar to Bar | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Barcode Scanner - Orca Scan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-orca-scan/id1161117971) | 4.7 (1,864) | Free | Productivity | | [Scan to Sheets - QR & Barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-sheets-qr-and-barcode/id1451554624) | 4.4 (205) | Free | Productivity | | [QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-and-2d-barcode-scanner/id1503971118) | 4.6 (14,900) | Free | Productivity | | [Qrafter: QR Code Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrafter-qr-code-reader/id416098700) | 4.6 (3,930) | Free | Productivity | | [Barcode Scanner - QR Code Read](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-qr-code-read/id6455989015) | 4.6 (126) | Free | Productivity | | [SkyBlueScan: QR Code Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybluescan-qr-code-scanner/id1504356350) | 4.6 (3,976) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by Roberto Sonzogni - [mySunMoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysunmoon/id427960945) - [myMetronome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymetronome/id428486833) - [myDrums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydrums/id428956782) - [Lacune Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lacune-solitaire/id433629548) - [MapMeter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmeter/id755432889) All apps by Roberto Sonzogni: https://appshunter.io/developer/402429427 ## Related topics [sim card barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sim-card-barcode) · [only barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/only-barcode) · [barcode game alternative](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barcode-game-alternative) · [barcode scanning software](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barcode-scanning-software) · [credit card scanner barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/credit-card-scanner-barcode) · [barcode reader points](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barcode-reader-points) · [scammer barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scammer-barcode) · [barcode gokart](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barcode-gokart) · [dulux barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dulux-barcode) · [barcode scanner for reselling](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barcode-scanner-for-reselling) · [food inventory barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/food-inventory-barcode) · [scanner game barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scanner-game-barcode) · [drivers license barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/drivers-license-barcode) · [barcode reader store](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barcode-reader-store) · [calorie scanner barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/calorie-scanner-barcode) · [awtltrack](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/awtltrack) · [clubcard barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/clubcard-barcode) · [book scanner barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/book-scanner-barcode) · [barcode reader shipping](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barcode-reader-shipping) · [label printer barcode](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/label-printer-barcode) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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